Cinco de Mayo Salsa
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a quick and easy salsa that’s certain to please? This Cinco de Mayo Salsa is absolutely delicious, and can be used in numerous ways.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 27kcal
Ingredients
- 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and divided
- ½ medium onion (½ cup, 3 ounces, 85 grams) finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons (0.5-1.5 ounces) finely chopped pickled jalapeño slices*
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Salt try ¼ teaspoon to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper try ¼ teaspoon to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop half of the drained tomatoes; add to blender, along with the onions, garlic, jalapeño slices, and lime juice. Blend for about 5 to 10 seconds, until mixture is somewhat smooth.
- Add parsley, whole tomatoes, salt and pepper. Blend for another 5 seconds or until Salsa is the desired consistency. Correct seasonings.
- Transfer to non-reactive bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Yield: 2-½ cups.
Notes
*The more jalapeño you add, the hotter the Salsa will be. I used the full 3 Tablespoons.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.3mg